Chicago Close; Wheat Rises on Weekend Frost Threat

Wheat futures climbed Thursday on a U.S. frost threat, while corn ended lower and soybeans were mixed.

Chicago Close: Corn, Soybeans Supported by Wetter Midwest Weather

Corn and soybean futures closed higher on Wednesday amid wetter forecasts for parts of the Midwest, as traders built in a modest weather premium with rain expected to slow early-season fieldwork but also replenish soil moi...

Flood Risk Rises in Parts of Manitoba as Warmer Weather Nears

Manitoba is warning that spring flood risk is increasing in parts of the province as warmer weather begins to accelerate snowmelt, with the Interlake and Parkland regions facing some of the greatest concern in the days ahe...

Rising Land Costs Erode Canadian Farmers’ Affordability Advantage Over U.S. Counterparts

Saskatchewan to Review Farm Security Act as Province Seeks to Modernize Land Ownership Rules

Saskatchewan will launch a comprehensive review of The Saskatchewan Farm Security Act, with the province planning additional public and stakeholder consultations after an initial assessment found no evidence of unauthorize...

Canola Outlook Brightens as Trade Barriers Ease, but Risks Remain

After a bruising year of tariffs, trade disruptions and policy uncertainty, the outlook for Canada’s canola sector is turning cautiously more optimistic heading into 2026, even as the industry remains exposed to geopolitic...

U.S. Midwest Better Positioned on Fertilizer, but Rising Costs Still Squeeze

Farmers in the American Midwest entered the 2026 planting season somewhat better positioned than peers elsewhere in the U.S. to manage the recent surge in fertilizer costs, but a new survey suggests many are still feeling ...

Chicago Close: Wheat Up, but Corn, Soys Fall

Corn and soybean futures closed lower on Monday, but wheat posted double-digit gains across all exchanges.

Early U.S. Corn, Soy Planting Ahead of Average Pace

Early U.S. corn and soybean planting is progressing slightly ahead of the average pace.

U.S. Winter Wheat Condition Slips Further

The condition of the U.S. winter wheat crop ticked slightly lower this past week, as an already poor national rating got worse.

Map: Dryness, Drought Sharply Reduced in Ontario and Quebec

Less than half of the agricultural lands in Ontario and Quebec are now being impacted by abnormal dryness or drought, following above normal precipitation in March.

Map: Further Improvement in Prairie Dryness, Drought in March

With the start of widespread spring seeding just around the corner, Prairie moisture conditions are continuing to improve.

ICE Close: Canola Down Again to End Week

Canola futures returned to their losing ways to end the week.